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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,474.08, 33,658.54 and 17,762.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,474.08, 33,658.54 and 17,762.46 is: 26,602.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,474.08 : 33,658.54 = 17,762.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,474.08/33,658.54 = 17,762.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,474.08x = 33,658.54 × 17,762.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,474.08x = 597,858,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,858,583.78/22,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,602.13

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